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Fall 2026 Grants Management Intern - UNPAID

International Rescue Committee
USA
Part-time
Intern
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work closely with the Grants Coordinator to review IRC Atlanta’s donor prospecting strategy.
  • Grow a database for opportunities identified and conduct ongoing research related to the pre-award grant opportunities.
  • Update grants calendar regularly.
  • Attend grants webinars and information sessions.
  • Draft grant proposal for Grant Coordinator or Development Director review.
  • Provide support as needed in other areas of identified projects.
  • Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  • Student will gain experience in grant management, which is a crucial skill to move up in the non-profit sector.
  • Student will learn more about the pre-award process for building a funding portfolio in a non-profit.
  • Student will learn the basics of proposal development and play a key role in ensuring proactive responses to business development needs.
  • Student will develop an in-depth understanding of IRC Resettlement, Asylum, & Integration programming.
  • Student will gain experience drafting and writing grants of aligned projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently enrolled graduate student or undergraduate student in a related field of International Relations/Development, Social Work, Global Human resources, Learning and Development; Non-Profit Management, International Business, or other relevant fields.
  • Comfort with research, organizing content, and liaising with staff.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate.
  • Ability to use basic functions of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
  • English fluency is required.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.
  • The is an in-person position. This position will report to the Pre-Award Grants Coordinator.
  • The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until August 14th, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of September 8th, 2026.
  • PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
  • All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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  • US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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